Huawei Reveals 7" Android 3.2 MediaPad Tablet

A new tablet? Of course, it's 2011! The tablet wars are getting more intense than ever, and this one is probably the most interesting 7" slate that we've seen since the arrival of the Galaxy Tab. Huawei's MediaPad is a 7" powerhouse with a 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm processor, and unlike any other product before it, it'll ship with Android 3.2. The company confessed today that Android 3.2 is really 3.1, but tailor made for the smaller 7" screen.

Other specifications include two cameras (a 1.3MP in the front, 5MP in the rear), GPS, Wi-Fi, a battery that'll last six hours and 8GB of internal storage space. There's also a microSD slot, an internal 3G module, HDMI output, and a few titles (Facebook, Twitter, Let's Golf and Documents To Go). You'll also get Bluetooth, a Flash 103. player, headphone jack, and a body that's just 10.5mm thick. Many of the other essential details are being held for later, but it should ship with various carriers in America in Q3 of this year. There's a video below -- sure looks like the most powerful 7" slate this world has seen to date.

Huawei Unveils MediaPad –
World's first 7-inch Android 3.2 Honeycomb Dual-Core Tablet
MediaPad set to transform consumers' entertainment experience
Singapore, 20 June 2011: Huawei, a leading telecom solutions
provider, today launched the Huawei MediaPad, the world's first 7-inch
Android 3.2 Honeycomb tablet. The MediaPad is a complete entertainment
powerhouse driven by Qualcomm's dual-core 1.2GHz processor and supported
by Huawei Device's Hispace cloud solution. The MediaPad provides the
fabulous user experience in a stylish, high-performing and
ultra-portable package.
The MediaPad is Huawei Device's smartest, slimmest and lightest
tablet yet, measuring just 10.5mm (0.4 inches) deep and weighing around
390g (0.86 pounds). It supports 1080P full HD video playback and
features a 1.3 megapixel front facing camera and 5 megapixel auto focus
rear facing camera with HD video recording capabilities. With HSPA+
14.4Mbps and high-speed WiFi 11n Internet connectivity, the MediaPad
doesn't just entertain – it keeps you connected.
"With the Huawei MediaPad, we are demonstrating yet again that
design, functionality and performance is within anyone's reach," said
Victor Xu, Chief Marketing Officer of Huawei Device. "The MediaPad opens
up new worlds of entertainment for consumers by removing the barriers
to tablet ownership, increasing access to a truly high-quality mobile
entertainment experience fully integrated with cloud-based internet
content."
An Out-of-this-World Entertainment Experience
The MediaPad supports HSPA+ data services, Flash 10.3 videos and
comes preinstalled with applications such as Facebook, Twitter, Let's
Golf and Documents to Go. With the 7-inch IPS touch screen, the MediaPad
offers a standout visual experience for photos, movies and
applications. Entertainment and gaming experience are taken to the next
level with the MediaPad's 1.2GHz Dual-Core processor, high definition
playback and HDMI port.
Expansion of Huawei Device's Smart Offerings
The MediaPad builds on the global success of the IDEOS S7 Slim tablet
and cements Huawei Device's ability to cater to the explosive demand
for tablets. According to the International Data Corporation, sales in
the tablet market are expected to increase more than fourfold in the
next two years. The MediaPad will be showcased at Huawei's "Smart for
Transformation" booth at CommunicAsia 2011 in Singapore. Along with
Huawei's latest range of smart devices, the MediaPad is a prime example
of Huawei Device's focus on the power of practical innovation.
About Huawei
Huawei Device is a global leader in providing smart devices that
connect you with the world, simply. Huawei Device partners with 500
operators, including the world's top 50 operators, across 140 countries.
Huawei's products and solutions have been deployed in over 100
countries and support the communications needs of one third of the
world's population. The company is committed to providing innovative and
customized products, services and solutions to create long-term value
and growth potential for its customers.
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Technical Specs
• Android Honeycomb 3.2 OS
• 7-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen
• 10.5mm (0.4 inches) slim, ~390g weight (0.86 pounds)
• 1.3 MP front-facing camera, 5 MP auto focus rear facing camera with HD video recording capabilities
• HSPA+ 14.4 Mbps, WiFi 11n
• Dual-core 1.2GHz Qualcomm processor
• Over 6 hours battery life
• 1080P full HD playback and HDMI port
• Flash 10.3
Pre-installed Apps
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Let's Golf
• Document to go